Santa Fe Utility
EPA ID: TX1460204 · 8,265 people served · 1 ZIP code
Santa Fe Utility carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 8,265 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 75% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Demographics
The Santa Fe Utility serves a community with a median household income of $79,018 and an estimated 5,565 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Santa Fe Utility's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 1% of homes in Montgomery County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Santa Fe Utility (EPA ID: TX1460204) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,265 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77358 in New Waverly.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 77358 — New Waverly
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Santa Fe Utility (TX1460204) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Fe Utility water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Santa Fe Utility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Santa Fe Utility serve?
Santa Fe Utility serves approximately 8,265 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Santa Fe Utility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.